Unsurpassed views that have ... to be experience firsthand. The best mountain vista in Durango. Location, location! This breathtaking setting is dominated by towering Babcock Mountain and river canyon views. All surrounded by National Forest, and perched above the cascading La Plata River, just off the Main Deck below. This is the best spot in the County if you are looking for a private mountain retreat and a combination of views, Forest Service and river. Fantastic access, paved all the way to the front door and just minutes from town on County maintained roads. This gated estate is made up of several parcels and has two homes: a Main Home (3,160sf) with its own 3 car detached garage with a workshop, plus a guest home or caretakers cottage (1,005 sf - 2BR/1BA), accessed separately with another 2-car garage. Perfect to house your 4x4, quads, snow machines and toys, even an area to keep horses in the summer. The main house is warm and very comfortable with vaulted ceilings in the post-and-beam style living area, huge windows bring the mountains into the room and a crackling fire keeps the elements out. Lots of custom features throughout the home; beautiful Hawaiian KOA wood floors in the kitchen and dining room, cooking is a chef's delight with a Garland commercial style 6 burner range with copper hood. The deep well has a cistern for water storage. The home and grounds are impeccably maintained with a gated entry and mature landscaping. This end-of-the-road pristine canyon retreat sits among aspen groves and tall pines, with millions of acres of National Forest right outside your door. This is a one-of-a-kind mountain getaway. Gorgeous. MLS# 663310.